Motor Vehicle Preventive Maintainance

Automotive Mechatronics Technology · Level 6  ·  11 Chapters

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What Motor Vehicle Preventive Maintainance covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently perform essential preventive maintenance tasks on motor vehicles, ensuring safety and reliability on the road. You will skillfully use and care for tools, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and follow all safety and manufacturer guidelines to keep vehicles running smoothly. By the end, you’ll be able to assess vehicle systems, conduct thorough inspections and road tests, and document your work accurately, preparing you to contribute effectively in any auto workshop setting.

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Careers after Motor Vehicle Preventive Maintainance

Motor Vehicle Preventive Maintenance is a vital skill that opens doors to numerous career opportunities across Kenya’s dynamic transport and automotive sectors. Whether you dream of working in a bustling jua kali workshop, supporting county government fleets, or ensuring the reliability of vehicles in the matatu industry, mastering these skills will make you an invaluable professional. Your expertise not only keeps vehicles running safely and efficiently but also protects lives and boosts Kenya’s economy.

  • Jua Kali Workshops and Auto Garages: Skilled mechanics are in high demand to provide preventive maintenance services, helping vehicle owners avoid costly breakdowns and ensuring road safety. You can earn a steady income repairing and servicing vehicles or even start your own garage.

  • County Government and Public Service Fleets: Counties across Kenya maintain large fleets of vehicles for service delivery. Your ability to perform preventive maintenance ensures these vehicles remain reliable, reducing downtime and saving public funds.

  • Matatu and Transport Industry: The matatu sector is Kenya’s backbone for public transport. Drivers and owners rely on preventive maintenance experts to keep vehicles roadworthy, comply with legal safety standards, and avoid accidents, making your role critical and well-compensated.

  • KenGen and Large Corporations: Organizations with vehicle fleets, like KenGen or large agribusiness firms, need skilled technicians to maintain their vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

  • Self-Employment Opportunities: With these skills, you can start your own mobile maintenance service or workshop, serving local communities and businesses, creating jobs, and building a thriving enterprise.

Mastering motor vehicle preventive maintenance not only secures your future but also empowers you to contribute to Kenya’s development by keeping the wheels of progress turning smoothly and safely. Your hands can build a career that drives the nation forward!

Chapters

What Motor Vehicle Preventive Maintainance covers: 25 main topics in 5 chapters

1. Observe occupational health and safety rules and regulations

  1. 1.1 Personal protective equipment (PPE) are used according to OSHA 2007 of evidence. according to the designated purpose maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications
  2. 1.4 Workspace housekeeping is maintained according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  3. 1.5 Workplace is organized according to design specifications

2. Gather information from vehicle repair manual

  1. 2.1 Customer concerns are received as per SOPs vehicle repair manual
  2. 2.2 Customer concerns are confirmed and established as accurate using warrant agreement as per SOPs Learner portfolio of evidence
  3. 2.3 Vehicle Identity information is obtained and a matching manual identified as per workshop procedure
  4. 2.4 Vehicles manual is read through to obtain complete service instructions to carry out vehicle servicing as per manufacturers specifications

3. Assess vehicle operational condition and generate a report

  1. 3.1 Identifying and repairing tyre punctures
  2. 3.2 Performing wheel balancing
  3. 3.3 Performing tyre fitting on the rim
  4. 3.4 Straightening bent wheel rims
  5. 3.5 Replacing tyre pressure nozzles Learner portfolio of evidence
  6. 3.6 Maintaining tyre pressure
  7. 3.7 Inspecting exterior lights functionality including
  8. 3.8 Checking wipers for wear and wiper jets for clogging and target
  9. 3.9 Types of instrument cluster for warning lights including
  10. 3.10 Diagnosing vehicle operation system including

4. Replenish vehicle fluids

  1. 4.1 Replenishing lubricants and fluids to the levels and quantities specified by the manufacturers exercises
  2. 4.2 Using manufacturers' specifications to identify the correct types and grades of lubricants and fluids for systems
  3. 4.3 Protective measures to avoid spillage that may damage the vehicle and cause a safety and health hazards
  4. 4.4 Performing lubrication by fixing drain plug and topping up oils/fluids
  5. 4.5 Assessing methods used to check for vehicle conformity
  6. 4.6 Systems inspection

5. Replace service parts

  1. 5.1 Types and uses of diagnostic tools
  2. 5.2 Procedures for carrying out diagnostic tests

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